LONG SCARLET. _Thomp._

Early Scarlet Short-top. Early Frame.

[Illustration: Long Scarlet Radish.]

Root long, a considerable portion growing above the surface of the
ground,--outside, of a beautiful, deep-pink color, becoming paler
towards the lower extremity; flesh white, transparent, crisp, and of
good flavor, having less pungency than that of the Scarlet Turnip;
leaves small, but larger than those of the last-named variety.

When of suitable size for use, the root measures seven or eight inches
in length, and five-eighths or three-fourths of an inch in diameter at
its largest part.

The Long Scarlet Radish, with its sub-varieties, is more generally
cultivated for market in the Eastern, Middle, and Western States, than
any other, or perhaps even more than all other sorts. It is very
extensively grown about London, and is everywhere prized, not only for
its fine qualities, but for its rich, bright color. It is also one of
the hardiest of the Radishes; and is raised readily in any common frame,
if planted as early as February.

OLIVE-SHAPED SCARLET.

Oblong Rose-colored. _Thomp._

[Illustration: Olive Scarlet Radish.]

Bulb an inch and a half deep, three-fourths of an inch in diameter,
oblong, somewhat in the form of an olive, terminating in a very slim
tap-root; skin fine scarlet; neck small; leaves not very numerous, and
of small size; flesh rose-colored, tender, and excellent. Early, and
well adapted for forcing and for the general crop.

PURPLE TURNIP-ROOTED.

This is a variety of the Scarlet Turnip-rooted; the size, form, color,
and quality being nearly the same. The skin is purple. It is considered
a few days earlier than the last named.

SCARLET TURNIP-ROOTED.

Crimson Turnip-rooted.

[Illustration: Scarlet Turnip-Rooted.]

Bulb spherical; when in its greatest perfection, measuring about an inch
in diameter; skin fine, deep scarlet; flesh white, sometimes stained
with red; leaves rather large and numerous.

The variety is early, and deserves more general cultivation, not only on
account of its rich color, but for the crisp and tender properties of
its flesh. It is much esteemed in England, and is grown extensively for
the London market.

SMALL, EARLY, YELLOW TURNIP-ROOTED.

Bulb of the size and form of the Scarlet Turnip-rooted; skin smooth,
yellow; flesh white, fine-grained, crisp, and rather pungent; foliage
similar to that of the scarlet variety; season ten or fifteen days